07/08 Season Snapshot
07/08 Season Snapshot
Attack Theatre Festivals and Events
Attack Theatre Arts Education Activities
Someplace, not here - September 28, 29, October 1, 2, 4 & 5, 2007 - All shows at 8pm (FRIDAY through FRIDAY - One Week Only!)
This world-premiere site-specific performance dances through the minefield of dating and chance encounters - with a few drinks among friends along the way. Seeking connections in a disparate world, this bar room tale features the full-throttle energy of Attack Theatre dancers and the heart-rending sounds of Pittsburgh's own Local Honey.
Where: 4801 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh 15224 (adjacent to Attack Theatre Studios)
Tickets: $18 advance; $22 at the door; $15 students/seniors, $35 premium seating (includes reserved seating and pre-show mixer)
ProArts Tickets at 412.394.3353 or go online at www.proartstickets.org
More Information : www.attacktheatre.com or 412.441.8444
Preserve and Pursue – February 1, 2, and 5, 6, 2008 (Friday/Saturday, Tuesday/Wednesday)
Attack Theatre proudly presents an evening of dance set to the sounds of newly commissioned works by esteemed Japanese composers Somei Satoh (Tokyo) and Miyuki Ito (Nagoya). Expansive choreography, stunning visual imagery and compelling live music led by music director Dave Eggar, this world-premiere performance will open doors and challenge stereotypes.
Where: The New Hazlett Theater (6 Allegheny Square, Northside)
Tickets: ProArts Tickets at 412.394.3353 or go online at www.proartstickets.org
More Information : www.attacktheatre.com or 412.441.8444
The Dirty Ball – Saturday, April 12, 2008
Last year's sold out event returns for its third year. You can expect performances, libations, installations, dancing and those dirty little secrets at the “red-hottest, way-coolest” event of the year (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review). This year's event honoree will be Pittsburgh's very generous (and very elusive) “Anonymous Donor”.
Where: 2501 Smallman Street (Strip District)
Tickets: ProArts Tickets at 412.394.3353 or online at www.proartstickets.org
Game Night and the Seven Minute Dance Series – First Fridays in September, November, December, January, March, April , May, and June (part of Penn Avenue's Unblurred series) Showings at 9pm and 10pm
Game Night and the Seven Minute Dance Series is a performance series that presents dance in an intimate and social atmosphere, surrounded by old-fashioned games such as Four-Square, Backgammon, vintage Atari, and Connect Four. Get to know company members and experience the process of making dances and making friends…voted “one of the best places for singles to meet.” (Pittsburgh Post Gazette-2006).
Where: Attack Theatre Studios 4805 Penn Avenue
Tickets: Suggested Donation $5
More Information : www.attacktheatre.com or 412.441.8444
Attack Theatre Festivals and Events
Hothouse – August 25, 2007 – Sprout Fund's annual event goes to the Eastside for food, drink and fun. If you were ever wanted your turn on our “Games of Steel” see-saw, here is your chance. More Info: http://www.sproutfund.org/hothouse/
Ellsworth Arts Festival – September 15, 2007 - Curated by Richard Parsakian, Attack Theatre performs excerpts from Someplace, not here on the Ellsworth Ave stage for FREE. Performance Time TBA
Local Motion – Thursday September 20, 2007 – Attack Theatre is the featured opening act for City Paper's annual Fashion Event. Held at the New Hazlett Theater, it features local designers, food, drink and Attack Theatre! More information: www.pghlocalmotion.com
Three Rivers Arts Festival - June 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2008 at 5:30pm - Join Attack Theatre at the Three Rivers Arts Festival in Downtown Pittsburgh for a unique performance experience - Oft Aloft. This series of performances is free.
Carnegie International 2008 - June 19, 2008 at 6:00pm - Attack Theatre takes the Carnegie Museum of Art by storm this summer by performing at the highly anticipated return of the Carnegie International. Located at the Sculpture Court at MOA.
Pittsburgh Pride Festival - June 22 at 4:15pm - Curated by Richard Parsakian, Attack Theatre will perform excerpts from shows that premiered this season. FREE at the 10th Street Stage Downtown.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Holiday Pops - December 19 – 23, 2007 – Take a trip around the world to celebrate the Holiday Season with Attack Theatre dancers, the Mendelssohn Choir and the world-class PSO musicians at Heinz Hall. For tickets and information, visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org
Pittsburgh Opera - Aida – March 29 – April 6, 2008
Attack Theatre brings 13 powerful dancers to the Benedum Center stage for Pittsburgh Opera's production of Verdi's epic Egyptian tale.
For tickets and information, visit www.pittsburghopera.org
Attack Theatre on Tour (Click here for more touring information)
Games of Steel
February 22 – 24, 2008 – Cutler Majestic Theater, Boston, MA Attack Theatre brings its award-winning production to the gorgeous opera house in downtown Boston for three performances. For tickets and information visit: www.maj.org/P2008/gos.html
Residencies
November 8 - 14, 2007- Fredonia, NY
Attack Theatre works with university students at SUNY, Fredonia to create new work at SUNY Fredonia.
Attack Theatre Arts Education Activities
Education and outreach is at the core of Attack Theatre's ambitious mission and is woven through every element of its diverse programming. From schools to the main stage to the neighborhood studio, each arts activity encourages creative and critical thinking, promotes healthy living through movement and further connects the local community. Attack Theatre conducts residencies in contemporary dance, creative movement and aesthetic education in universities, primary and secondary schools, arts festivals and community centers. Look for us in your neighborhood!